Hepacard

Hepacard is made to be used as qualitative method for detection of HBsAg in human serum which indicates hepatitis C condition. It is an immunological kit which is completely suitable to be used for both acute & chronic conditions. This card has specific polyclonal antibodies immobilized on a nitrocellulose strip to which sample & buffer is added. Hepacard also uses monoclonal antibodies that are conjugated to colloidal gold which helps in easy detection by color change. It is known for having 100% sensitivity & around 98% specificity. This kit does not require any sample preparation as it uses whole blood or serum that too in very small volumes.